USA: Supreme Court hears climate change case against oil companies in Washington

Oct 5, 2026

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Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Case Against Oil Companies Police officers stand in front of the US Supreme Court as the court considers the Suncor v. Boulder case in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2026. The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colo., wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.Photo by Olivier Douliery ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xDoulieryxOlivier ABACAx
Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Case Against Oil Companies Police officers stand in front of the US Supreme Court as the court considers the Suncor v. Boulder case in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2026. The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colo., wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.Photo by Olivier Douliery ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xDoulieryxOlivier ABACAx
Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Case Against Oil Companies People protest in front of the US Supreme Court as the court considers the Suncor v. Boulder case in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2026. The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colo., wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.Photo by Olivier Douliery ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xDoulieryxOlivier ABACAx
Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Case Against Oil Companies People protest in front of the US Supreme Court as the court considers the Suncor v. Boulder case in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2026. The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colo., wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.Photo by Olivier Douliery ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xDoulieryxOlivier ABACAx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_009 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_008 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_006 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_005 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_007 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_004 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_003 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_002 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_009 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_001 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_008 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_007 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_006 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_005 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_004 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_003 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_002 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_001 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Case Against Oil Companies People protest in front of the US Supreme Court as the court considers the Suncor v. Boulder case in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2026. The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colo., wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.Photo by Olivier Douliery ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xDoulieryxOlivier ABACAx
Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Case Against Oil Companies People protest in front of the US Supreme Court as the court considers the Suncor v. Boulder case in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2026. The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colo., wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.Photo by Olivier Douliery ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xDoulieryxOlivier ABACAx
Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Case Against Oil Companies People protest in front of the US Supreme Court as the court considers the Suncor v. Boulder case in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2026. The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colo., wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.Photo by Olivier Douliery ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xDoulieryxOlivier ABACAx
Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Case Against Oil Companies People protest in front of the US Supreme Court as the court considers the Suncor v. Boulder case in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2026. The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colo., wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.Photo by Olivier Douliery ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xDoulieryxOlivier ABACAx

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October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_009 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_008 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_006 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_005 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_007 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_004 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_003 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_002 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_009 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_001 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_008 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_007 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_006 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_005 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_004 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_003 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_002 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

October 5, 2026, Washington, Dc, USA: Scenes from the Supreme Court as the new term begins with a case on climate change being the first heard on October 5, 2026. Washington USA - ZUMAl312 20261005_znp_l312_001 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx